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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
Nonresident and dual-status aliens, taxpayers who file more than once a year and those filing on behalf of an estate, trust or partnership can’t take the standard deduction, either.
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
In a blend of history and elegance, businessman Lindsay Howard, son of horse-racing enthusiast and Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard, originally commissioned the estate to be built by architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe as a wedding gift for his wife Anita.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, Shaw emphasized that the decision lies with the woman who inherited the estate.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Those two quick lefts were referred to as the Theosophical turn, being on the outskirts of Katherine Tingley’s Theosophical estate, Lomaland.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
In a blend of history and elegance, businessman Lindsay Howard, son of horse-racing enthusiast and Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard, originally commissioned the estate to be built by architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe as a wedding gift for his wife Anita.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, Shaw emphasized that the decision lies with the woman who inherited the estate.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Those two quick lefts were referred to as the Theosophical turn, being on the outskirts of Katherine Tingley’s Theosophical estate, Lomaland.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estate
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More athlete homes:NBA's Dwight Howard lists $11.25 million Georgia mansion for sale Where is the NHL player’s former apartment?—
Margie Cullen,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Radisson Collection Astoria Hotel - Modern comfort meets historical charm in this opulent 20th-century-style mansion.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In September 2024, Vidalia Mills announced a rebrand and strategic capital raise to secure financial health and support growth.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a Relative Athletic Score of 9.81, Ferguson put himself up there as one of the athletes in this class at tight end.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Asians made up 7% of the population yet made up 19% of Harvard’s class.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kremlin troll farms and bots made social media into a national and then global weapon.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Avian flu is devastating for farms because birds either die from the flu or are culled to prevent its further spread.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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But after World War II, the lady of the manor moved her driver out and moved herself in.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Angus and Herefords graze in fields next to large manor homes on one-acre lots.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, as trade expert and non-partisan Growth Commission Chairman Shanker Singham explains, the EU conditions market access on accepting the EU regulatory system and EU standards.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Nigella seeds are generally considered safe for most adults without health conditions, but there are a few safety considerations to keep in mind.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
2 Mar. 2025
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The threshold for a positive THC level rose from 150 ng/ml to 350, a 300 percent increase from the 50 ng/ml amount pre-2020.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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This cylinder was then placed inside the barrel, which rotates around it until it is toasted to a level three out of four.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The ranch also has a full-service RV park, with rates starting at $40.—
Colleen Creamer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The lush garden looks over a pond and rolling hills of the ranch the cookbook author and her husband Ladd own and tend to.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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